Neighbor Gives Away Her Garden, Then Wants It Back!

We’ve all had our fair share of misunderstandings with neighbors, but this story takes it to a whole new level! A friendly neighbor, Amber, decided to give away her entire garden to the protagonist of our story. Little did they know, Amber’s sudden decision was the result of a manic episode, and now she wants her plants back. But there’s a catch – they’re already planted in the protagonist’s backyard! Let’s dive into this garden drama and see how it unfolds…

A Neighborly Chat

Garden Giveaway

Freebies Galore!

A Generous Offer

Backyard Transformation

The Truth Revealed

Embarrassed and Regretful

Her Garden, Her Baby

Standing Their Ground

The Cold Shoulder ❄️

New Garden Blues

Boyfriend’s Advice

Standing Up for Themselves

A Change of Heart ❤️

Realistic Expectations

To Give Back or Not to Give Back? ‍♀️

In a whirlwind of emotions, Amber gave away her beloved garden during a manic episode, only to regret it later. Now, the protagonist is left with a beautiful backyard full of Amber’s plants, and a dilemma – should they return the plants or keep them? After some soul-searching, they decide to offer Amber a $100 gift card to a local nursery and help with planting. But will this be enough to mend fences and restore neighborly relations? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this garden drama…

Compromise could have led to a gardening ally. Soft YTA

Neighbor receives free plants, calls neighbor rude for wanting them back

Insensitive comment about taking advantage of mentally ill neighbor.

Offer to pay or help set up garden to make amends

Neighbor regrets giving away garden, gets called out for attitude

Neighbor gave away garden, wants it back. Commenter says YTA.

Empathetic comment about depression and regret. YTA verdict.

Neighbor takes advantage of mentally ill woman, YTA.

Mentally ill neighbor’s garden taken. Commenter says YTA.

Apologize and strengthen your friendship! YTA

Offer to split plants in spring/summer to mend relationship

Defending against unfair accusations of lack of empathy

Neighbor refuses to make amends, called out for being AH

Neighbor with bipolar regrets giving garden away, OP is TA

Show empathy for neighbor with bipolar disorder. YTA for selfishness.

Clarifying intentions and acknowledging her situation may help reconcile.

Sympathetic commenter defends replanting and suggests compromise.

Empathetic comment about mental health and suggestion to mend relationship.

Compassionate reply about mental illness and regretful actions.

Compassion goes a long way, be a good neighbor

Neighbor called out for being unreasonable and rude. YTA

Compassionate suggestion to return hardy plants and cash offered twice

Neighbor had a mental health episode & gave plants for free. OP refuses to give them back, thinks neighbor doesn’t deserve money for them. YTA.

Neighbor’s husband could have explained the situation earlier. NTA

Expert explains why NTA for not returning garden after giveaway.

Mental illness is not an excuse for poor behavior. NTA.

Neighbor had a problem, OP not responsible. NTA

Neighbor gives away garden, regrets it, and offers $100. YTA.

Neighbor learns coping skills, mental health not your responsibility. NTA

Suggests making amends by helping Amber with her backyard. YTA.

Neighbor gives away garden, OP wants to teach a lesson. YTA.

Neighbor with bipolar disorder asks for compassion, OP is YTA.

Understanding comment about helping someone with bipolar depression.

Clear communication and boundaries, NTA. Plants need care too.

Offer to help with their new garden, be the bigger person

Don’t give away what you can’t give up.

Neighbor’s husband asked for garden back, commenter says be direct.

Bipolar commenter defends OP’s decision to not return garden.

Keep the shrubbery, forget the neighbor drama.

NTA accepted plants in good faith, put in labor to plant. Neighbor’s withdrawal not manipulative.

Don’t be selfish, be kind and empathetic. YTA

Offer to buy plants and help with planting to avoid conflict

Politely declining twice, NTA. Not your responsibility to guess episodes.

Compassion for neighbor who wants garden back

Standing up for yourself is not being TA. NTA

Neighbor gave away garden, now wants it back. NTA keeps it.

NTA comment justifying OP’s actions with logical points

Buying a gift certificate could make amends for garden mishap

Supportive comment about mental health and personal experience.

Moving plants is like surgery, they’d die if moved twice

Neighbor gives away garden, but wants it back. YTA.

A garden giveaway gone wrong, now a pickle for all

Kind gesture and compromise can mend neighborly relationships.

Neighbor wants garden back, but offering to help with replanting.

Standing firm on a gift, mental illness not an excuse

A plea for empathy towards mental health struggles.

Compromise for a few plants or YTA?

Mental health is important, but actions have consequences. NTA.

NTA with bipolar disorder shares personal experience and advice.

Neighbor gave away garden, now wants it back. NTA.

Neighbor gave away garden, took it back. OP NTA.

Neighbor has a manic episode, gives away garden, then wants it back. NTA.

Neighbor takes plants, wants them back but won’t restore yard. NTA

NTA for not wanting to give garden back, but consider letting them do the work if offered

Good idea to buy a gift card or replacement plants!

Neighbor takes garden due to mental illness; refuses to return.

Neighbor gives away garden, neighbor takes it back. YTA.

Empathetic comment calls out OP’s lack of basic decency

Helping neighbor reclaim plants: don’t be selfish

Neighbor with mental illness gave away garden, regrets it. YTA.

Bipolar vs depression, medication, and husband’s absence. YTA.

Taking plants without permission? YTA

User calls out plant thief in hilarious comment.

Neighbor accused of stealing plants in YTA comment section

Returning gifts from a mentally ill person? YTA, says commenter.

Compassion and understanding are key in this situation.

Neighbor regrets giving away garden, commenter calls them out.

Educate yourself about bipolar disorder before judging. YTA.

Offering money as a goodwill gesture after garden dispute

Neighbor wants garden back, but who should pay for restoration? ‍

Taking responsibility for our actions is important, even with BPD

Generous neighbor gives away garden, but should they take it back?

Neighbor faces backlash after giving away garden and wanting it back

Understanding the struggles of mental health is important.

Taking advantage of someone’s disorder for personal gain is despicable.